Removal of Double Jeopardy and Right to Remain Silent Laws
Commie Catholics
23-11-2005, 12:37
Another Legal Studies assignment. I've got to find some public opinion and analyse it. So. Double jeopardy and the right to remain silent, why do we need them, should we remove them?
Another Legal Studies assignment. I've got to find some public opinion and analyse it. So. Double jeopardy and the right to remain silent, why do we need them, should we remove them?
"You have the right to remain silent. It's more fun for us that way."
:rolleyes:
People don't have the right to remain silent, really. If they choose to do so, they face possible tortuous interrogation. It's a Hobson's choice. You can speak or you can be made to speak.
Commie Catholics
23-11-2005, 12:50
Alright. That's good. Now if we could just get a couple of people bitching about how unfair double jeopardy is, that would be great. I'd make this stuff up myself, but I don't have the creativity.
FireAntz
23-11-2005, 12:53
The right to remain silent is important, in my opinion. The double jeopardy law is useless, in my opinion, and sometimes lets criminals off. I think there are enough checks and balances without it.
The right to remain silent is an inherent part of the right to free speech, IMHO. If you are not allowed to keep your silence, then you are not being allowed to choose and express your thoughts - your right to free speech is being denied.
I'm not so sure about double jeopardy laws, though - I believe the term means different things in different countries.
Commie Catholics
23-11-2005, 12:59
This is all wonderful. :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle:
Anybody have any thoughts on double jeopardy that go into some depth?